Random Curiosity

「鈴の雫」 (Suzu no Shizuku)
“Bell Droplets”

And thus Mushishi ends with the end of an era, perhaps in more ways than one.

「常の樹」 (Tokoshie no Ki)
“Tree of Eternity”

There are few arguments for anime as art as compelling as Mushishi.

「泥の草」 (Doro no Kusa)
“Mud Grass”

And here I thought Mushishi couldn’t get much darker.

「雷の袂」 (Ikazuchi no Tamoto)
“Lightning’s End”

One can’t expect an episode about storms to be very cheerful.

「水碧む」 (Mizu Aomu)
“Azure Waters”

This episode is one to be saved for a rainy day.

「壷天の星」 (Koten no Hoshi)
“Sea of Otherworldly Stars”

Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are.

「光の緒」 (Hikari no O)
“Thread of Light”

This splendid robe, spun from the finest silk, is visible only to the wise.

「隠り江」 (Komori e)
“Secluded Cove”

Not every episode of Mushishi can be heart-wrenching drama, but they can still be beautiful.

「残り紅」 (Nokori Beni)
“Lingering Crimson”

The past casts a long shadow.

「香る闇」 (Kaoru Yami)
“Fragrant Darkness”

Would you live your life again, only for the sake of living your life again?

「草の茵」 (Kusa no Shitone)
“Pillow of Grass”

Like an old friend, Mushishi returns to us, along with all its magic.

「とげ の道 」 (Toge no Michi)
“Road of Thorns”

I knew “Road of Thorns” was going to pack quite the emotional punch, but the anime adaptation certainly didn’t disappoint.

「冬の底」 (Fuyunosoko)
“The Heart of Winter”

I don’t know what the future holds for Mushishi, but I know this – if you love great anime, you should be damn grateful that it exists.

「潮わく谷」 (Shio Wakutani)
“Valley of Welling Tides”

I don’t know what I can add to an episode like that, really. That’s what anime perfection looks like.

「風巻立つ」 (Kazetatsu)
“Wind Raiser”

There’s an even more elemental quality than usual to Mushishi lately.